Pistons vs. Magic schedule: Dates, times, TV channels, scores for 2026 NBA Playoffs first-round series originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.Two years after winning just 14 games to finish with the league's worst record, the Detroit Pistons enter the NBA Playoffs as the top seed in the East for the first time since 2007.

After falling in a closely contested first-round series with the Knicks last spring, Cade Cunningham and Co. are heavy favorites as they begin their postseason run against the Orlando Magic, who survived the Play-In Tournament to reach the main event. The Magic fell in Philadelphia in the Play-In opener before mauling the Hornets to clinch the No. 8 seed. Now Paolo Banchero and Desmond Bane will try to help Orlando win a playoff series for the first time since 2010.

The Magic have dropped six first-round series since then, including each of the last two years. Orlando enters with momentum but the rested Pistons will like their chances to move forward as they start down the road they hope will lead them to their first NBA title since 2004. Here's what you need to know to watch Pistons vs.

Magic, including broadcast information and start times.Pistons vs. Magic scheduleDateGameTime (ET)WatchSun., April 19Game 1: Magic 112, Pistons 101——Wed., April 22Game 2 at Detroit7 p.m.ESPN, ESPN app, DIRECTVSat., April 25Game 3 at Orlando1 p.m.PeacockMon., April 27Game 4 at OrlandoTBDTBDWed., April 29Game 5 at Detroit*TBDTBDFri., May 1Game 6 at Orlando*TBDTBDSun., May 3Game 7 at Detroit*TBDTBD* if necessaryWhere to watch Pistons vs. Magic: TV channels, live streamsTV channels: NBC | ESPNLive streams: DIRECTV | ESPN app | PeacockThe Pistons vs.

Magic series will air across multiple platforms thanks to the NBA's expanded broadcast deal, which will see games split among the ESPN networks, NBC and Peacock. Games on ABC, ESPN networks and NBC can be streamed live on DIRECTV, which offers a free trial to new users. Fans can also turn to the streaming homes for each broadcast partner — Peacock or the ESPN app — for games on those platforms.NBA Playoffs bracket 2026Click here for the updated 2026 NBA Playoffs bracket from The Sporting News.NBA Playoffs schedule, key dates for 2025Here are the key dates to know for the NBA Playoffs and offseason.

EventDatesPlay-In TournamentApril 14-17First round beginsApril 18Conference semifinals beginMay 4*NBA Draft LotteryMay 10Eastern Conference finals beginMay 19*Western Conference finals beginMay 20*NBA Finals beginJune 3NBA Finals Game 7 (if necessary)June 19NBA DraftJune 23-24* Can move up depending on earlier seriesRelated LinksLatest NBA news and rumorsFull 2025-26 NBA schedule and scoresHow to bet on the NBAThe GOAT Debate: Michael Jordan vs. LeBron James